To anyone unfamiliar with the GAA, it might be a little confusing as to why there is such furore over the suspension of one player - particularly on the two-in-a-row championship favourites.

Surely the Dubs can cover any loss? They have the talent and the squad depth to do that, right?

From a strictly talent perspective, there are players who can have Diarmuid Connolly's impact in the forward line.

One thing Dublin have never failed to do is score, and one thing they've never failed to produce is talented forwards. The likes of Con O'Callaghan and Conor McHugh could be licking their chops at the chance of extended game time deep into the championship campaign if Connolly is unavailable.

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But there's one thing that Connolly brings that nobody else can match - his passion for the Blue jersey.

There's a reason that so many people look up to Connolly, the drive and desire he shows every time he puts on that famous jersey is unmatched.

It has gotten him in trouble at times, sure, but it's why the fans love him so much.

Look at the video below (edited together by the brilliant Daragh Kelly, who has done great highlight packages for many players, including Bernard Brogan) and watch Connolly's face every time he releases the ball.

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The sheer amount of emotion pouring out of the forward with each point, goal, and release is palpable. Connolly's heart on the sleeve all-impact style is one that may well have earned him a few enemies, but also a legion of fans.

Look out especially for the reaction to the goal against Laois, where he manages to transition from anger to joy and back to focus all in the space of a second - the picture of a man fully invested in the cause.

It's this drive that pushes him on, but not what defines him. That is his scoring ability in the crucial stages of games. Look at last year's semi-final against Kerry.

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Each point an outstanding mix of skill and power, with both feet and the whole body in play. When Connolly gets motoring, there are so few in this game that can hold him down.

And yet, it's not just limited to the bright lights either. This performance for Vincent's in the Dublin SFC semi-final against Ballyboden is nothing short of mesmerising.